Shaykh al-Yaqoubi, accompanied by Dr. Mahmood Husayni, Dr. Myassar Makki, and several of his students from SKT Welfare, led a convoy of aid which included vast quantities of food,baby milk, blankets and stationary for the school children in the camp. Upon arrival, scores of the refugees welcomed him and expressed their excitement; as it was the first visit by any scholar to this camp. Several residents wept as the Shaykh met and and shook hands with them one by one.

After assessing their needs, he discovered that over 2000 children of school age in the camp were lacking schoolbooks, desks and stationary. So, he immediately pledged to provide all that was needed for the school to become fully functional. Whilst meeting with representatives of the refugees discussing their needs, he delivered a talk on patience giving the people much needed solace to their wounded heart and soul as most of the inhabitants had fled from towns and cities destroyed by the Syrian regime. The Shaykh ended the meeting with a sincere dua which warmed the hearts of everyone. The Shaykh sends special thanks to Dr. Mahmood Husayni, several local imams, the SKT team and especially to the Turkish authorities and NGO’s who facilitated the visit and delivery of the aid.